Classic Brazil

16 days from £4885 per person

With over half of the country covered in rainforest, Brazil’s natural environment is as celebrated as its culture. It can be argued that nowhere on earth has the diversity of flora and fauna as Brazil and this itinerary combines this natural beauty with the main cultural sites. Starting in Rio de Janeiro, fly to the spectacular Iguassu Falls which are four times wider than those at Niagara. From here fly to Manaus and explore the heart of the Amazon before flying to the UNESCO protected city of Salvador. End your journey relaxing by the beach at Praia do Forte.

Route: Rio de Janeiro – Iguaçu – Manaus – Salvador – Praia do Forte – Rio de Janeiro

Itinerary Highlights

Visit Rio de Janeiro’s iconic sites including the towering Christ the Redeemer statue, tropical Tijuca Forest, spirited Santa Teresa district and mighty Sugar Loaf Mountain.

Immerse yourself in some of nature’s finest work as you experience the sheer force of the mesmerising Iguazu Falls located on the Agentine-Brazil border.

With its beautiful colonial architecture, vibrant Afro-Brazilian culture and palm-fringed shores, Salvador is a city alive with colour, passion and energy just waiting to be explored.

Itinerary: Classic Brazil

Day 1 Depart London Heathrow

Fly overnight from London Heathrow with British Airways to Rio de Janeiro. (N)

Day 2 Arrive Rio de Janeiro

Arrive in the morning where you will be met and escorted to your accommodation. Afternoon at leisure to relax and enjoy this vibrant city (B)

Accommodation in Rio de Janeiro: Leme Othon Palace Hotel (or similar)

Upgrade option: Belmond Copacabana Palace Hotel (or similar)

Day 3 Rio de Janeiro

Spend the day sightseeing with your guide. This morning enjoy a visit to Corcovado Mountain to see the immense statue of Christ the Redeemer. Also visit Santa Teresa, a charming bohemian district, noted for its colonial and 19th Century buildings. After lunch visit the historical area of the city, stopping at Cinelandia Square with its historical buildings including the beautiful Municipal Theatre, the National Library and the National Museum of Fine Arts. (B)

Accommodation in Rio de Janeiro: Leme Othon Palace Hotel (or similar)

Upgrade option: Belmond Copacabana Palace Hotel (or similar)

Day 4 Rio de Janeiro

Morning tour by Jeep to Tijuca, known as the world’s largest urban forest. The forest with its beautiful trees, creeks and waterfalls has an excellent, well-marked trail system. In the afternoon take the cable car ride to Sugar Loaf Mountain, from where the sunset views over Rio are breathtaking. (B)

Accommodation in Rio de Janeiro: Leme Othon Palace Hotel (or similar)

Upgrade option: Belmond Copacabana Palace Hotel (or similar)

Day 5 Rio de Janeiro to Iguaçu – by air

Leave your hotel after breakfast and fly to Iguaçu Falls. Four times wider than Niagara, the Iguaçu Falls are undoubtedly the most dramatic in the world. (B)

Accommodation in Iguaçu: San Martin Hotel (or similar)

Upgrade option: Belmond Hotel das Cataratas (or similar)

Day 6 Iguaçu

Today take a boat safari up the river to the Iguaçu Falls – a cacophony of thundering water, colourful rainbows and furious torrents make this a breathtaking sight. (B)

Accommodation in Iguaçu: San Martin Hotel (or similar)

Upgrade option: Belmond Hotel das Cataratas (or similar)

Day 7 Iguaçu to Sao Paulo – by air/ Sao Paulo to Manaus – by air

In the morning fly via Sao Paulo to Manaus, the modern capital of Amazonas, the largest state in Brazil. (B/L/D)

Accommodation in Manaus: Ecopark Jungle Lodge (or similar)

Days 8 - 9 Manaus

Two full days exploring the region including visits to the monkey jungle, a local Caboclo house to meet its Amazonian residents and alligator spotting deep within the Amazon jungle. Take a boat trip to see the spectacular 'meeting of the waters' where the black waters of the River Negro and the brown waters of the Solimoes River meet. (B/L/D)

Accommodation in Manaus: Ecopark Jungle Lodge (or similar)

Day 10 Manaus to Brasilia – by air/ Brasilia to Salvador – by air

This morning fly via Brasilia to Salvador, the capital of the state of Bahia. With its kaleidoscope of cultures this is one of the most unique and interesting cities in the country. (B)

Accommodation in Salvador: Bahia Othon Hotel (or similar)

Upgrade option: Convento do Carmo Hotel (or similar)

Day 11 Salvador

Spend the day sightseeing with your guide in the historic old town recognized as an UNESCO World Heritage Site and noted for its colonial architecture. It was in this old town that the Portuguese built their fortified city and their influence is still clear today. Visit the heart of the old town and walk through the narrow, cobbled streets lined with ornate churches and houses painted in pastel colours. (B)

Accommodation in Salvador: Bahia Othon Hotel (or similar)

Upgrade option: Convento do Carmo Hotel (or similar)

Day 12 Salvador to Praia do Forte – 80kms

This morning it's a scenic drive to Praia do Forte, a fishing village and home to the best beaches in Bahia. (B/D)

Accommodation in Praia do Forte: Via dos Corais Hotel (or similar)

Upgrade option: Tivoli Ecoresort Praia do Forte (or similar)

Days 13 - 14 Praia do Forte

At leisure to relax. (B/D)

Accommodation in Praia do Forte: Via dos Corais Hotel (or similar)

Upgrade option: Tivoli Ecoresort Praia do Forte (or similar)

Day 15 Praia do Forte to Salvador – 80kms/ Salvador to London Heathrow

This morning transfer by car to Salvador Airport for your flight to Rio de Janeiro and connect with the British Airways non-stop to London Heathrow. (B)

Day 16 Arrive London Heathrow

Arrive into London Heathrow in the afternoon. (N)

**KEY: N = No meals, B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner

What's included

International flights from the UK
Domestic flights
Private car and driver
Sightseeing with local English speaking guides
Hotel accommodation and taxes

What's not included

Cost of visas
Travel Insurance
Expenses of a personal nature

Guide to Price

The above price is based on two people travelling together and sharing accommodation in low season. The price is only a guide and can vary according to selected airlines, hotels and date of travel. If you wish to travel with your family, friends or on your own we will be very happy to assist you with your arrangements.

Classic Brazil

16 days from £4885 per person

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Itinerary: Classic Brazil

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